Global Senior EHS Manager

Job Summary

The Global Senior EHS Manager is responsible for leading and advancing IPG’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across global operations, with a specialized focus on laser safety, cleanroom protocols, and high-tech manufacturing environments. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements industry-leading practices for cleanroom environments and Class 3B/4 laser systems.

• Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644)
• Serve as the company’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards
• Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts
• Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence
• Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization
• Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership
• Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building
• Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, IEC 60825)
  • Cleanroom classification and control (ISO 14644)
  • U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
• Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries
• Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.

• Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation
• Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems
• Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies